Nippon Shiho Karano Ryu and CBBA Information Page
Nippon Shiho Karano Ryu is the martial arts style founded by Soke Clement G. Riedner in 1978.
However according to the original concept of the term “Ryu”, rather than just a single style the Shiho Karano Ryu actually teaches four branches of its art, each maintaining the same concepts and philosophy.
The four branches of Shiho Karano Ryu are:
Karate-do
Ju-Jitsu
Kenpo-Jitsu
Kobudo
Whole Armor Martial Arts teaches Shiho Karano Ryu Karate-do, an effective and traditional martial art.
Christian Black Belt Association
The Christian Black Belt Association (CBBA), was founded in 1970 by Soke Clement G. Riedner.
It is a non-profit Christian organization for the purpose of ministering through the martial arts. The CBBA provides fellowship and help to those who hold rank in the martial arts, and also assistance to Pastors and churches in establishing outreach programs through the martial arts.
The CBBA provides a place for Instructors to fellowship and associate with other Christian Instructors, and can provide many teaching aids and training materials with a Christian perspective.
There is a newsletter, bible study materials and evangelistic program materials available through the CBBA.
The CBBA can also provide martial arts training, Instructor certification and promotion through its many resources.
Personalized advanced training is also available through clinics by various Shihan from the organization, and at the annual Koinonia Conference.